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Social Internship in South Korea with Korea Gapyear

by: Korea Gapyear

4.6 (5)Since 2012

Join Korea GapYear's Internship Program for a life-changing experience! Designed with you in mind, our program is here to help you discover your path while exploring the exciting work culture of South Korea. Tailored for those unsure about their career direction, our program offers a unique opportunity to find out. Whether you have just finished school, feeling uncertain about your future, or ar...

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Program Highlights

Immerse yourself in Korean culture—sing at a noraebang (Korean-style karaoke room), eat BBQ, drink soju with local friends, and soak up the atmosphere of a Korean city!

Gain valuable experience while working at a South Korean company, helping you to grow as a person and professional.

Participate in an internship that matches your specific set of skills, goals, and needs.

Experience the unique business culture at a social enterprise or NGO in Korea.

Learn Korean to communicate better with locals and make friends for life.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Busan, South Korea
  • Gwang Ju, South Korea
  • Gyeonggi, South Korea
  • Incheon, South Korea
  • Jeonju, South Korea
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Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement: 18-35
Types & Subjects
Fields:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Awards

stKSEAWSLeisure
SBB
National Award
Leisure Friendly Company

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.6

Total Reviews

5

12 weeks internship

July 10, 2026by: Lisa * - Belgium
5

KGY is amazing! I completed my internship in a company in Seoul, which was very important for my university studies. Without KGY it would’ve been very hard to find an internship place during the stressful exam period I had prior to the internship period. The communication with KGY went smoothly. Miss Olivia who handled my case was very helpful, patient and very friendly from the beginning to the end! She even helped me to get in a language class so I would be able to acquire more necessary language skills needed to get around more easily. After the internship period we got to visit the 경복궁 wearing 한복 which was amazing (see picture). I had no major difficulties and Korea is a very safe country! In conclusion, I’d recommend KGY to anyone who would like great assistance for their internship in Korea ^^

At 경복궁 wearing a 한복

My 2 month experience in South Korea

July 07, 2026by: Laila * - Germany
5

Hello everyone, so I spent two months in Seoul,South Korea for an internship. These two months were amazing! I have met so many people from all around the world. I have discovered a lot about working in an office but I also got to help organize the Seoul Africa Festival and I have been invited to important events in fancy hotels in Seoul. During these two months I had the chance to visit so many places like palaces, themed park, traditional markets, rooftops, cute streets and cafes, even a huge music festival! To sum up I fell in love with the korean culture and its people!! If I had to do it again I wouldn't change anything at all. Thank you to Korea Gap Year and especially Olivia and Youjin for making this possible for me and making this life experience an amazing one!

I rent a hanbok to visit the Changdeokgung Palace

Learning, Growing, and Adapting in Seoul

July 07, 2026by: Amber Ambrine - France
5

I am Amber, french student in international trade and I had a two-months internship at Korea GapYear. Thank you very much to Korea GapYear and to all the staff for allowing me to do my internship in Seoul as I really wanted to. They have been very nice and warm to me since the very first day and helped me integrate into korean life. They have been really understanding and allowed me to gain experience, knowledge and try new things during my internship. Thank you particularly to Olivia who was my tutor during this internship and who helped me not only with my work but with the preparation of my stay in Seoul and my integration into korean culture. They've been really open-minded as I came while I was fasting and that made me feel even more comfortable working with them.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Busan, South Korea
  • Gwang Ju, South Korea
  • Gyeonggi, South Korea
  • Incheon, South Korea

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Agriculture

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Some Accommodation
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English
  • Korean

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application
  • Written Application

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